Ramesh Balaji is finishing his work out at the Chelmsford stadium on the eve of Australia's impending match against Essex. Alice Fraser
(Here I go again!!) of channel 4 makes her way over towards him.
Alice Fraser: Hi there Balaji!
RB: Hey Alice! So got rid of that awful Charlie yet?
AF: Yes! He is hell bent on interviewing the Indian players, get the hint
(Winks)
RB: Zorax! Charlie is more interested towards kids eh?
AF: Hey! I didn't tell that.
RB: Whatever!
AF: OK! After your successful stint with Derbyshire its good to see you back....in the international fold.
RB: (mutters to himself)
Yeah! The Balaji charm doesn't wear off that quick (Now loudly) Indeed Alice! Its fantastic representing Australia.
AF: Why are you not playing for India, your home team?
RB: I cant explain that properly. But I have taken a liking towards my adopted country and am happy to play for it.
AF: Tell us about tomorrows match
RB: Stiff test! My back is still stiff from the journeys and..err..activities there off
AF: (snickers!)
RB: I guess all the boys are working real hard now, lest we get steam rolled by Essex.
(Yuck!)
AF: Team having complete make over?
RB: I guess you know our ..err..captain (makes a gagging noise) from Derbys Rabbitoh and Molloy his understudy.
AF: Rabbitoh! Oh yeah! the guy who quit playing after one year citing fitness related issues?
RB: The same one...no Scratch that..I didn't say anything.
AF: Any personal targets?
RB: I am all on for putting the team before myself. But I would love taking Tudor to the cleaners. Boy! if there was one player I cant stand in this world, it is him. Also I would love to take the wickets of the Flowers.
AF: Ok! Balaji, that was good talking to you. I am sure we will meet a lot more during this tournament.
RB: Sure!
(Mutters: "They are all the same...ladies!") Now let me buy you that dinner I promised.
(They walk off! Balaji smirking at a pititable Zorax who is being bled to death by Charlie McKeown)
IMPORTANT: PUN INTENDED! NO OFFENCE ANY ONE! ESPECIALLY TUDOR!
(I still hate him! ******!)